Photographers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $48,470 +14% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $25,440
90th percentile $99,400
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,440
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $99,400

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 48% Median Photographers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $70,490
    Coaches and Scouts $50,420
    Graphic Designers $55,390
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Editors $77,160
    Producers and Directors $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Manchester, NH is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Manchester, NH is 14% above the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Manchester?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $25,440 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.